Journery to Find Mr. Right

Disclaimer: I don’t own Naruto or any characters of Naruto. This story takes place in an AU.


Chapter 3


In 1998 when Tenten was 16 years old she experienced the worst day of her life. After writing a note that she was running away with her boyfriend her parents went to go look for her. She was 100% sure that she made the right decision. She thought that she was in love with him. Who could blame her he was handsome, charming, and a bad boy what more could she want. In the diner they stopped at Tenten went to the bathroom to freshen up. She looked at herself in the mirror smiled and knew she made the right decision that was until the unthinkable happened. When Tenten exited the restroom her heart stopped at that moment to what she saw. She saw her boyfriend kissing a waitress and to make matters worse he was looking Tenten dead in the face while doing it. Tenten couldn’t fathom what was going on it was as if she entered a state of shock where she didn’t understand what was going on. Tears started streaming down her face as she ran out of the diner crying. She started to run home cursing at herself for her stupid mistake. She ran as fast as she could to the place where she wrote that accursed note saying she was running away…home. After half an hour of running and crying she got closer to her house. When she noticed ambulances a few blocks away from her home she walked over to see what the commotion was. She overheard a couple talking about the situation saying how the poor man never saw it coming. Tenten felt bad for what happened but not as bad as how she felt thirty seconds later seeing the crying woman was her mother. She ran over calling her mom. Her mother ran towards Tenten and gave her a long hug before breaking out in tears. Tenten’s mother said that when they went out to look for her Tenten’s father didn’t see a car coming when he was crossing the street and got hit. When Tenten heard this she grew hysterical and broke out into tears as well. Since that day Tenten never let go that it was her fault her father died that night.


Yes that had been the most painful night of Tenten’s life, that was until nine years later that the man she thought she had fallen head over heels for had been going out with Tenten on the side while he had another relationship going on. Tenten lay lying in her bed tears rolling down her face as she stared at the ceiling of the dark room. She had been in that state for a number of hours ignoring the knocks on her door from her roommate. “Honey please open the door,” called Hinata continuing to call out to her dear friend. After a few minutes Tenten opened the door and looked at Hinata with puffy eyes. “What do you want Hinata?” weakly asked Tenten. “Honey it’s been three days. Everybody has been calling to ask how you are. You’re clinic and clients keep calling to ask when you’re coming back…Sasuke even tried to call back. He says he needs to talk to you,” said Hinata with concern in her face. “…Whatever,” was all Tenten could say before closing the door again. “Alright you know what that’s it now I take charge!” shouted Hinata pushing the door open and pulling Tenten out. “We are going to meet with our good friends and we are going to have a good time. Do you understand!” shouted Hinata in a thunderous voice. All Tenten could do was nod, as she never saw this side of her gentle outgoing friend.


After Tenten and Hinata got ready they joined the girls at Ino’s house to help Tenten in her situation. “I can’t believe that bastard!” shouted Ino taking a spoonful of icecream before handing the carton to Sakura. “What kind of slime woos a woman with a magical first date plus amazing sex and then he doesn’t tell you he’s seeing anybody god!” ranted Sakura taking her own spoonful of icecream before handing it to Temari. “I just don’t get how such a special date with so much sparks that you can have your own Fourth of July celebration could end in such a disaster,” said Temari glumly just passing the icecream to Hinata. “If you ask me he was too good to be true. I mean there’s already a perfect man in the world and it’s McHottie. It’s impossible for there to be two men,” joked Hinata taking a teensy spoonful before handing it to Tenten. “So much for him being McPerfect,” sighed Tenten eating two big spoonfuls before putting the icecream down on the table. “So I hear he left you a few messages saying he needed to talk to you. Are you gonna call him?” asked Ino. “No I can’t talk to him. It doesn’t matter what he has to say I just can’t deal with it,” said Tenten with sadness in her voice. “Good you shouldn’t. I say McJackass is still full of shit. I mean he is a lawyer,” stated Sakura getting up to put the icecream away. “I guess you’re right,” giggled Tenten. “So does this mean it’s the end of the man hunt?” sadly asked Hinata. After a few moments of silence Tenten turned around and smiled to her friend saying, “Are you kidding me? I went through all of this just for nothing? Let the man hunt continue!” The girls cheered and decided to start planning and document possible guys for Tenten over the week.


The next day Tenten was at the clinic catching up with clients and making up all the work she missed. “Yes I have you written down for 5:30 p.m. today correct? Alright then Mrs. Tsunade I have you and your husband Orochimaru penciled in. Great see you then and make sure you don’t try fixing his back problem yourself this time. Goodbye,” said Tenten hanging up the phone and getting ready to dial another patient. Dr. Uchiha then walked over to her. “Tenten I don’t know where to start. I am so sorry I had no idea my brother had a girlfriend at the moment. I’m so mad at him I’m not even giving him a chance to explain himself. God can you ever forgive me?” said the doctor with a hurt look on his face. “Itachi don’t worry about it. I don’t blame you at all. How could you have known?” said Tenten with a reassuring face that brought some happiness to Itachi. “I have to make this up to you some how you name it,” said Itachi with a little excitement in his voice. “Don’t worry about it. Letting me come back to work after three days of no word you already saved my butt,” said Tenten. “Well alright. If you need anything and I mean anything come ask alright?” said Itachi before walking back to his office. “That guy worries too much,” sighed Tenten before starting to dial her next patient. “Yes hello Mr. Morino this is the St. Genevieve clinic. I’m calling to see if you are still coming to your appointment in an hour? Mhm…Mhm…ok great then I’ll see you soon bye,” said Tenten before she hung up and started dialing again.


After she left the clinic she went home to put on a more comfortable outfit and went to pick up her client’s dogs. Tenten never really needed the dog-walking job because she was well paid being a receptionist at the clinic. She just had a passion with animals and loved to spend time with them. After picking all of them up she walked with them around Central Park because the weather was spectacular. “Don’t you guys just love it here,” asked Tenten to the group of dogs she was with. A few seemed to look at her before turning away watching the other people pass by. Tenten loved talking to the animals because they were like her second pair of best friends except they never judged her and didn’t give her great fashion advice. “What kind of guy do you think I need Gucci? “ asked Tenten to a Pomeranian she had put on her lap. It turned its head sideways and Tenten started to pet him. After an hour and a half she dropped all but one dog off and was walking him back to his house. “You know what Gucci you live the farthest than any of the other dogs. But it’s okay because I love you,” said Tenten and she smiled at the dog.


When Tenten got to the dog’s house she rang the doorbell and an old man in a wheelchair answered it. “What! Who are you? What do you want?” rudely said the old man. “It’s me Mr. Sarutobi remember Tenten? I come everyday to walk Gucci? I attended your lifetime achievement award ceremony?” asked Tenten with a weak smile. “You come to get me haven’t you! You always come to spy on me and kidnap me to hold me hostage for the Germans!” ranted the senior citizen. Tenten couldn’t help but giggle as the old man’s senile blabber came out until a woman appeared behind him. “Dad do we really have to deal with this everyday?” groaned the woman. “Kurenai don’t be naïve! She wants me for information and will do anything to get her way!” shouted the old geezer. “Ill take care of him hun,” said a man as he pulled the old man in the wheelchair into his room. “Thanks Asuma!” shouted Kurenai. “Sorry about that Tenten. But enough about him how did my precious like his walk today?” baby talked Kurenai as she picked up her dog and started kissing him. “It’s no trouble at all Kurenai. I actually find him a little whimsical,” giggled Tenten. “Well he is getting along in his years. Hey Tenten how about you come in for some tea and snacks. I know Cooper wants to see you. He really misses you,” smiled Kurenai. “Well I don’t want to impose,” smiled Tenten. “Nonsense you are practically family in this household. I don’t want to hear a no just get your adorable ass in here missy,” said Kurenai pushing the girl in. As Tenten went to join Asuma in the living room Kurenai went to the kitchen to make some tea and prepare some snacks. “Hey Tenten how’s it going?” asked the man putting out his cigarette in the ashtray. “It’s been going pretty well. I haven’t exactly cured cancer or anything but I think I’m at a steady pace. Well what about you Asuma how’s business going?” asked Tenten. “Great I signed a three million dollar contract with another company,” said Asuma proudly. “I don’t know what that exactly means but it sounds good,” chuckled Tenten. “Tea is ready. I also made some brownies just the way you like them Tenten,” said Kurenai walked out of the kitchen and placing the tray of tea and brownies on the table. “Oh Cooper get down here Tenten is here!” shouted Kurenai up the stairs. Suddenly a loud stampeding noise came down the stairs closer and closer to the living room. “Tenten you’re here!” shouted a raven-haired boy as he ran down the stairs into Temari’s arms. “Oh my god Cooper you’ve gotten so big!” said Tenten hugging the boy. “Yep I’m ten years old and I’m an adult just like you!” shouted the boy in glee. “Don’t be in such a hurry to grow up Cooper you still have your best years ahead of you,” said Tenten rubbing his head.


After a few minutes Tenten, Kurenai, Asuma, and Cooper were on the couch having a casual conversation. “Doesn’t their wedding look beautiful?” asked Kurenai showing Tenten photos of a wedding they attended. “Wow it does and the bride just looks drop dead gorgeous!” said Tenten in awe. “Hey Tenten are you seeing anybody right now?” asked Kurenai. “Well I was a little while ago but it didn’t last very long,” said Tenten taking a sip of tea. “Oh I’m sorry to hear that,” said Asuma while chewing a brownie. “It’s no big deal I’m over it. Besides I’m not giving up yet. I kinda made a revelation that I’m going to keep going out with guys until I find Mr. Right,” said Tenten. “Can I be your Mr. Right Tenten,” asked Cooper innocently. “Aww Cooper you know that you’re the only real man for me. It’s just I need a man my own age right now,” said Tenten giving the little man a great big hug. “Hey Tenten if you’re interested I can set you up with a guy,” said Kurenai finishing off the last brownie. “Well I don’t know. Mind telling me a little about him?” asked Tenten. “Well his name is Shikamaru Nara and he works for Asuma,” said Kurenai. “Now don’t get your hopes up I only know him professionally but he’s a pretty good employee. But he’s a little lazy,” said Asuma with a somewhat serious tone. “Hmm well why not. I’ll give it a try. Just tell him to call me during this week so we can make plans for this weekend,” happily said Tenten. “That’s the spirit Tenten!” said Kurenai refilling Tenten’s cup.


When Tenten finally got home he threw her keys on the table and played her messages on her answering machine. After two messages played one from Tenten’s mother and one from Temari a message with a familiar voice played. “Uh hey Tenten it’s Sasuke again just calling to say tha—” said the message before being erased by Tenten. “Ill give it to the guy. He sure is persistent,” sighed Tenten falling on the couch and looking at the clock. “Hmm 8:23 that means Hinata should be here in a few minutes,” said Tenten before putting her head back on the pillow. After a few minutes of watching TV Tenten heard Naruto and Hinata pulling up to the driveway. They entered and automatically noticed the happy look on Tenten’s face. “In a good mood today?” asked Naruto helping Hinata’s jacket off. “Yep,” said Tenten flashing them a smile. “So when’s the big date then?” asked Hinata taking a seat next to Tenten. “Well he hasn’t called to make it yet which brings me to my next question. Do you think you and Naruto can double date with me and this guy Shikamaru?” asked Tenten with puppy dog eyes. “Anything for you honey,” smiled Hinata. “Hey Tenten since we’re going on the double date with you can you do me a favor?” asked Naruto. “Sure Naruto what is it?” asked Tenten looking over Naruto who was taking his sweater off. “Well on Friday I’m getting laser eye surgery and Hinata is has a meeting with a client she can’t miss that day so I was wondering can you drive me there, stay, and pick me up?” pleaded Naruto. “Well sure all I need to do is take off work that day Itachi says that he owes me big time. Wow who knew that having a lousy date could benefit you as well?” said Tenten before Naruto lunged to give her a hug. “Thank you thank you thank you!” shouted Naruto practically suffocating Tenten. “It’s fine really. I never knew that you had bad vision and I’ve never seen you with classes,” said Tenten finally releasing the grip that was on her. “Contacts,” pointed Naruto to his eyeball, “They can get really annoying to deal with so I’m just gonna go on ahead and just fix my eyes,” said Naruto before getting up towards the bathroom. “How come you never told me he had bad vision,” asked Tenten. “Eh he must have mentioned it after sex and I am like out cold after a good fucking like we have,” said Hinata nonchalantly before the two broke out into laughter.


Alright that’s it for Chapter 3. I know some of you wanted or thought I was gonna add the date with Shikamaru. I’ll save it for later and I promise to update it realllly soon. Please review good or bad I appreciate them all. More soon !